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Marbled orange mantel clock

Front view of a clock showing the curved shape and sunburst moulded pattern. Front view of a clock showing the curved shape and sunburst moulded pattern. Rear view of a clock showing the plain back and the winder. Rear view of a clock showing the plain back and the winder. Top view of a clock showing the mottled patterning. Underside view of a clock showing the hollow base.
Front view of a clock showing the curved shape and sunburst moulded pattern. Front view of a clock showing the curved shape and sunburst moulded pattern. Rear view of a clock showing the plain back and the winder. Rear view of a clock showing the plain back and the winder. Top view of a clock showing the mottled patterning. Underside view of a clock showing the hollow base.

Classification

Description

A small mantel clock with a marbled orange, red and green case made from compression moulded urea formaldehyde. The metal clock mechanism and bezel are set in the centre of the dome topped case which is decorated beneath the clock with a suburst design. Manufactured by Streetly Manufacturing Company circa late 1920s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Streetly Manufacturing Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "SMC" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006597SA

Date

1925 - 1929 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF case
urea formaldehyde
metal clock
glass glass face cover
Dimensions
Width
290mm
Height
100mm
Depth
50mm

Colour

orange
red
green